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Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law amending the rules on the 'safe third country' concept in asylum procedures. The law aims to make the concept's application more flexible and consistent across member states, including by making the 'connection' requirement optional and changing appeal rules. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Lena Düpont · 1st reading · voted 12:22 · A-10-2025-0255 · 2025/0132

Establishment of a list of safe countries of origin at Union level

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law establishing a Union-level list of safe countries of origin, amending the Asylum Procedure Regulation. The list would designate certain countries as safe, allowing accelerated or border procedures for asylum applications from those countries. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Alessandro Ciriani · 1st reading · voted 12:23 · A-10-2025-0259 · 2025/0101

Phasing out Russian natural gas imports, improving monitoring of potential energy dependencies

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation to phase out Russian natural gas imports and improve monitoring of potential energy dependencies. The regulation would also amend Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 on security of gas supply, and the Parliament's position includes amendments to the Commission's proposal. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and instructs its President to forward the position to the Council and national parliaments.

EnergyTrade & customs

New laws · report by Inese Vaidere, Ville Niinistö · 1st reading · 48 ballots · voted 12:24 · A-10-2025-0195 · 2025/0180

Bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law implementing the bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products. The law aims to protect sensitive EU agricultural sectors by allowing swift, proportionate measures when imports from Mercosur countries cause or threaten serious injury to EU producers. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairsTrade & customs

New laws · report by Gabriel Mato · 1st reading · 70 ballots · voted 12:46 · A-10-2025-0254 · 2025/0322

Compulsory licensing of patents in crisis situations

Economy & single marketTrade & customs

New laws · report by Adrián Vázquez Lázara · 2nd reading · 3 ballots · voted 13:06 · A-10-2025-0246 · 2023/0129

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

Genetically modified maize NK603

✦ AI Parliament objected to a Commission plan to renew the authorisation of genetically modified maize NK603, which is tolerant to glyphosate, for use in food, feed and other products, excluding cultivation. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the renewal cannot go ahead. Parliament called on the Commission to withdraw its decision and not to renew the authorisation, citing concerns about long-term impacts on biodiversity, food safety, farmers' livelihoods and animal health.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:14 · B-10-2025-0562 · 2025/2958

Harmonised requirements in the internal market on transparency of third countries interest representation

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU directive setting common transparency rules for interest representation carried out on behalf of third countries. The directive aims to harmonise registration requirements across member states and create an EU-level access point for national registers. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

New laws · report by Adina Vălean · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 12:07 · A-10-2025-0208 · 2023/0463

Collection of statistical information by the European Central Bank

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a draft Council regulation updating rules on how the European Central Bank collects statistical information, following digital changes. The position approves the draft as amended, aiming to safeguard confidential data and align with EU data protection law. Parliament also asks the Council to notify it if it departs from the approved text and to consult it again on substantial changes.

EU institutions & ParliamentEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Aurore Lalucq · consultation · voted 12:31 · A-10-2025-0222 · 2025/0806

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2429 as regards origin labelling for fruit and vegetables originating in the non-self-governing territory of Western Sahara

✦ AI The Commission proposed a delegated regulation on origin labelling for fruit and vegetables from Western Sahara, a non-self-governing territory distinct from Morocco. Parliament rejected the objection to this measure, so the Commission's regulation will go ahead. The resolution had objected that the labelling could mislead consumers about the true origin, contrary to EU food information rules.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single marketTrade & customs

Objections · motion for a resolution · 10 ballots · voted 12:51 · B-10-2025-0506 · 2025/2943

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

Genetically modified maize DAS1131

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted a resolution objecting to the Commission's draft decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing genetically modified maize DAS1131. The objection blocks the Commission measure, meaning the maize cannot be authorised for sale in the EU under this procedure. Parliament calls on the Commission to withdraw its draft decision and not to authorise the maize, citing insufficient evidence on long-term impacts.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:58 · B-10-2025-0489 · 2025/2893

Exceptional trade measures for countries and territories participating in or linked to the Stabilisation and Association Process

✦ AI The EU is updating its exceptional trade measures for countries linked to the Stabilisation and Association Process, which cover duty suspensions for certain fruits and vegetables and tariff quotas for wine. Parliament adopted its position on the law, endorsing the Commission's proposal to extend these measures until 2030 and to remove an obsolete reference to fisheries. The measures have supported EU-Western Balkans trade, which exceeded EUR 83 billion in 2024, and the extension maintains conditionality on democratic principles and human rights. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and will forward its position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Kris Van Dijck · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 11:51 · A-10-2025-0188 · 2025/0108

Partial renewal of Members of the Court of Auditors – Nikolaos Milionis

✦ AI Parliament voted on the Council's nomination of Nikolaos Milionis as a Member of the Court of Auditors. It adopted its position, delivering a favourable opinion on the nomination. The decision will be forwarded to the Council and other EU institutions.

EU institutions & Parliament

New laws · committee report · consultation · A-10-2025-0218 · 2025/0807

European Maritime Safety Agency

✦ AI The European Parliament approved the Council's position on a regulation updating the mandate of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). The adopted provisions aim to better reflect EMSA's new tasks in maritime safety, sustainability, decarbonisation, and training, with balanced governance rules. The act is now adopted in line with the Council position, and Parliament will sign it for publication in the Official Journal.

EU institutions & ParliamentTransport & tourism

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2025-0217 · 2023/0163

Partial renewal of Members of the Court of Auditors – Pierre Moscovici

✦ AI Parliament voted on the Council's nomination of Pierre Moscovici as a Member of the Court of Auditors. It adopted its position, delivering a favourable opinion on the nomination. Parliament instructs its President to forward the decision to the Council and other institutions.

EU institutions & Parliament

New laws · committee report · consultation · A-10-2025-0219 · 2025/0808

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Council and Council

✦ AI Parliament refused to grant discharge to the Secretary-General of the Council for the implementation of the 2023 budget of the European Council and the Council. The spending was approved, meaning the discharge was granted. Parliament set out its observations in a resolution and instructed its President to forward the decision to the European Council, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors.

EU budget & fundsEU institutions & Parliament

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 11 ballots · voted 14:53 · A-10-2025-0167 · 2024/2021

Re-attribution of scientific and technical tasks and improving cooperation among Union agencies in the area of chemicals

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law to reassign scientific and technical tasks and improve cooperation among EU agencies dealing with chemicals. The law aims to strengthen the knowledge base on chemicals, facilitate data exchange between regulatory bodies, and streamline assessments while ensuring early detection of emerging risks. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and instructs its President to forward the position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

Climate & environmentEU institutions & Parliament

New laws · report by Dimitris Tsiodras · 1st reading · voted 13:20 · A-10-2025-0020 · 2023/0455

Re-attribution of scientific and technical tasks to the European Chemicals Agency

✦ AI The proposal amends Directive 2011/65/EU to re-attribute scientific and technical tasks to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Parliament adopted its position at first reading, approving the proposal with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

Climate & environmentEU institutions & Parliament

New laws · report by Dimitris Tsiodras · 1st reading · voted 13:20 · A-10-2025-0019 · 2023/0454

Standing Forest and Forestry Expert Group

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update the rules for the Standing Forestry Committee, which advises the Commission on forestry matters. The adopted text includes amendments to the committee's tasks and structure, aiming to improve its functioning. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes its proposal, and will forward its position to the Council and national parliaments.

Climate & environmentEU institutions & ParliamentAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by Emma Wiesner, Pekka Toveri · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 13:30 · A-10-2025-0175 · 2023/0410

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

Genetically modified maize DP51291

✦ AI Parliament objected to a Commission draft decision that would have authorised selling food and feed made from genetically modified maize DP51291 in the EU. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the maize cannot be marketed in the Union. MEPs cited concerns about the maize's complex engineering, possible allergens, and the herbicide glufosinate linked to it.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · 2 ballots · voted 14:03 · B-10-2025-0407 · 2025/2807

Revision of the Visa Suspension Mechanism

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law revising the EU's visa suspension mechanism, which allows temporarily suspending visa-free travel for third countries. The revision adds new suspension grounds, such as hybrid threats and investor citizenship schemes, and extends suspension periods. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Migration & asylumForeign affairs

New laws · report by Matjaž Nemec · 1st reading · voted 13:25 · A-10-2025-0035 · 2023/0371

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: simplification and strengthening

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to simplify and strengthen the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism, which aims to ease obligations for small importers. The proposal introduces a de minimis exemption for imports below 50 tonnes, relieving around 90% of importers while keeping about 99% of emissions covered. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.

Climate & environmentEconomy & single marketTrade & customs

New laws · report by Antonio Decaro · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 14:19 · A-10-2025-0085 · 2025/0039

Amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as regards obligations of economic operators concerning battery due diligence policies

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law that would amend EU rules on battery due diligence policies for economic operators. The position takes over the Commission's proposal, meaning Parliament agrees with the proposed changes. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it makes substantial changes, and will forward its position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

Climate & environmentHealthEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Antonio Decaro · 1st reading · 9 ballots · voted 13:10 · A-10-2025-0134 · 2025/0129

Temporary derogation from certain provisions of Regulations (EU) 2017/2226 and (EU) 2016/399

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted its position on a regulation allowing a progressive start of operations for the Entry/Exit System (EES), a database registering entries and exits of third-country nationals at Schengen borders. The regulation temporarily derogates from certain rules to let member states phase in the EES over 180 days, instead of requiring a full simultaneous launch at all border points. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and instructs its President to forward the position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Assita Kanko · 1st reading · voted 13:36 · A-10-2025-0082 · 2024/0315

Electoral rights of mobile Union citizens in European Parliament elections

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

New laws · report by Sven Simon · consultation · 5 ballots · voted 13:45 · A-10-2025-0090 · 2021/0372

Amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards simplifying and strengthening the carbon border adjustment mechanism

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to simplify and strengthen the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), which sets a carbon price on certain imports into the EU. The proposal introduces a de minimis exemption for imports below 50 tonnes, relieving around 90% of importers from CBAM obligations while keeping about 99% of embedded emissions covered. It also streamlines the authorisation process for declarants, simplifies emission calculation procedures, and improves the management of CBAM-related financial liabilities. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and instructs its President to forward the position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

Climate & environmentEconomy & single marketTrade & customs

New laws · report by Antonio Decaro · 1st reading · 30 ballots · voted 12:05 · A-10-2025-0085 · 2025/0039

Modification of customs duties applicable to imports of certain goods originating in or exported from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to modify customs duties on certain goods imported from Russia and Belarus. The law aims to reduce EU dependence on Russian fertilisers and other agricultural imports, with tariff increases phased in over three years. Parliament also asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Trade & customsEconomy & single marketAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by Inese Vaidere · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 12:16 · A-10-2025-0087 · 2025/0021

Suspending certain parts of Regulation (EU) 2015/478 as regards imports of Ukrainian products into the European Union

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation that would suspend parts of Regulation (EU) 2015/478 on imports of Ukrainian products into the European Union. The regulation aims to adjust trade measures in response to the situation, with amendments to recital 7 and Article 4. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and instructs its President to forward the position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Karin Karlsbro · 1st reading · 3 ballots · voted 13:40 · A-10-2025-0059 · 2025/0056

Establishing an EU talent pool

✦ AI The EU talent pool is a proposed EU-wide platform to match jobseekers from non-EU countries with employers in the Union. Parliament adopted its position on the law, backing the proposal with amendments. The position calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

Migration & asylumJobs, social affairs & equality

New laws · report by Abir Al-Sahlani · 1st reading · voted 13:09 · A-10-2025-0045 · 2023/0404

Strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to strengthen security of identity cards and residence documents for EU citizens and their families. The proposal follows a Court of Justice ruling that the previous law was based on the wrong legal basis. Parliament approved the Commission's proposal as amended and calls on the Council to inform it if it intends to depart from the text.

EU institutions & Parliament

New laws · report by Malik Azmani · consultation · 13 ballots · voted 13:31 · A-10-2025-0041 · 2024/0187

Re-attribution of scientific and technical tasks to the European Chemicals Agency

✦ AI The proposal amends Directive 2011/65/EU to re-attribute scientific and technical tasks to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Parliament adopted its position at first reading, approving the re-attribution with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

Climate & environmentEU institutions & Parliament

New laws · report by Dimitris Tsiodras · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:11 · A-10-2025-0019 · 2023/0454

Re-attribution of scientific and technical tasks and improving cooperation among Union agencies in the area of chemicals

✦ AI The proposal reassigns scientific and technical tasks among EU agencies dealing with chemicals and improves their cooperation. Parliament adopted its position on the proposed regulation, supporting the changes with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Climate & environmentEU institutions & Parliament

New laws · report by Dimitris Tsiodras · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:12 · A-10-2025-0020 · 2023/0455

Customs duties on imports of certain products originating in the USA

✦ AI The proposal amends a 2018 EU regulation on additional customs duties on US imports by adding a de minimis threshold below which no duties apply. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, taking over the Commission proposal, meaning the amendment can proceed. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal, and forwards its position to the Council, Commission and national parliaments.

Trade & customsForeign affairsEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · voted 13:27 · A-10-2025-0034 · 2025/0012

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

Genetically modified maize DP910521

✦ AI The European Parliament objected to the Commission's draft decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize DP910521. The objection was adopted, meaning the Commission measure is blocked and the maize cannot be authorised for sale in the EU. The resolution cites concerns about the herbicide glufosinate, the Cry1B.34 toxin, and inadequate risk assessment.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · 4 ballots · voted 12:08 · B-10-2025-0061 · 2024/3010

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

Genetically modified maize MON 95275

✦ AI Parliament objected to a Commission draft decision that would have authorised the sale of products made from genetically modified maize MON 95275. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the maize cannot be authorised as proposed. Parliament asks the Commission to withdraw its draft and submit a new one, and to consider risks to biodiversity, food safety and health.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · 6 ballots · voted 12:10 · B-10-2025-0060 · 2024/3011